Related
Iran warns of retaliation as nuclear tension rises 03/02/2012 15:13 CET
Former Obama advisor talks of possible military… 03/02/2012 18:54 CET
Iran says it has laser-guided artillery shells 30/01/2012 19:03 CET
West ups sanction stakes against Iran 05/01/2012 05:54 CET
Russia seizes Iran-bound radioactive material 16/12/2011 21:15 CET
The speaker of the Iranian parliament has ruled out Iran possessing nuclear weapons on religious grounds, the first time Islam has been invoked in the nuclear row.
He told Euronews: “Iran is a country that is governed according to religious values. The leader of the Supreme Council issued a fatwa, a religious decree that says having access to weapons of mass destruction is haram, or forbidden. Not only just nuclear, but also chemical and biological weapons.” By inference, Iran is saying anyone posessing WMDs is damned and will go to hell. The full interview is broadcast on Euronews from Friday.More about: Iran, Nuclear desarmement, Nuclear weaponsCopyright © 2012 euronews
Top Stories
Greek debt deal sparks protests and a strike
Their political leaders may be breathing a sigh of relief. However, Greeks protesting outside parliament are far from happy that…
Deadly shelling continues in Homs
In Syria, the heavy bombardment of opposition-held neighbourhoods in Homs is reportedly…
Spain's 'human rights' judge Garzón convicted
Spain’s best-known judge, who achieved international fame for his human rights…
Latest world news
Greek debt deal sparks protests and a strike- Maldives’ ousted president awaits arrest
- Political backlash from new bailout deal in Greece
- Spain’s ‘human rights’ judge Garzón convicted
- French presidential rivals shake hands before battle
- Syria state television: ‘Homs back to normal’
- Deadly shelling continues in Homs
- Spain judge Garzón convicted over wiretapping
- Greek leaders strike deal on bailout reforms
- No sign of danger to Maldives’ tourists says EU envoy
euronews on facebook
